Who Puts Family First
When you and your husband or wife divorce in Pennsylvania, you may decide to ask for alimony from your ex to help you get by financially as you adjust to life on your own. Whether the state awards you alimony in your divorce depends on a wide variety of factors,...
Issues in divorce like child support, spousal support, custody of your children and the division of your finances can occupy so much of your focus that you might not consider what your life will be like ten or more years down the road. However, considering your life...
While joint custody arrangements are typically in the best interests of your children, they can also be stressful for you and your ex-spouse. Not only do you have to deal with the stress of seeing your ex when it's time to transfer the children from one household to...
During the school year, you and your ex-spouse may have a parenting plan that works for the whole family. However, it may be necessary to alter your plan for summer vacation. The Pennsylvania General Assembly says that a good parenting plan should include clear...
A contested divorce should never be your first option. Court settlements lead to less money for both parties and strained relationships between your spouse and children. Pennsylvania is a mutual consent state. This means you do not have to prove fault to get a...
Before you may move forward with adopting a child in Pennsylvania, you must complete an adoptive family profile, which some call a “home study.” During the home study, an adoption agency worker takes at least one trip to your home with two main goals in mind. First,...
Many parents worry about the impact divorce will have on their children. You cannot avoid affecting your children, but you may be able to make it easier on them by working together. According to CNN, your children identify with both parents. When you talk about your...
When most people think of divorce, they may picture long hours arguing in court in front of their children or loud fights about childcare. However, collaborative divorce is often a peaceful and respectful process that allows you to center the needs of your children...
Getting a divorce may disrupt your vision of the future, but with a bit of restructuring, you can still achieve your goals. Raising your children may look different than before, but a reliable parenting plan can replace uncertainty with hope. Your parenting plan...
When you got married and had children, you never expected it would end in divorce and you would become a single parent. Co-parenting with your ex may be difficult at first, but once you establish a steady rhythm, you may find that your family is more functional than...